Develop the tech skills your business needs in-house
Recruit apprentices or upskill existing staff with government funding and comprehensive support from our team.
We offer apprenticeships in:
IT | Software | Cyber Security | Digital
Information Communications Apprenticeship
Designed for businesses of all sizes and sectors, our Level 3 Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship provides the essential technical skills needed within any organisation.
Software and Digital Apprenticeships
Our quality software and digital solutions apprenticeships are trusted by a wide variety of local and international businesses to train current staff and new recruits.
Cyber Security Apprenticeships
Ideal for both new recruits and current employees, our cyber apprenticeships are at the cutting edge, taught by industry experts at Gloucestershire College and UWE Bristol in our £3m training facility, ADA.
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Our dedicated Employer Training & Apprenticeships team will provide you with full support every step of the way. Fill in the form below, and we will be in touch to discuss your workforce development needs.
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The benefits of apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships are a low-cost way to bring new talent into your organisation; recruitment is free and the training is funded either by your levy, or you pay just 5% of the bill (the government funds the rest)
- What apprentices learn will be tailored to your business – the programmes you use and the challenges you face
- It will change your business for the better – 78% of employers report improved productivity after recruiting an apprentice
Apprenticeship Funding
While employers will need to cover apprentice's salary (see here for minimum wage guidance) and National Insurance contributions (although there are exceptions), most training costs are funded by the government.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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£1,000 incentive for employers hiring an apprentice aged 18 or under (or 24 or under if a care leaver or with an EHC plan)
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Fully funded for non-levy employers with apprentices aged between 16 and 21
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95% of training costs funded for non-levy employers with apprentices aged 22 and over
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Covered by your levy if you’re a levy-paying employer
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No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 earning less than £967 per week
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Recruitment is free if done via the government apprenticeship service or Gloucestershire College. We can also help you screen and shortlist candidates at no cost
You can contact our team for guidance and advice about the funding available for your organisation.
Experience ADA (Advanced Digital Academy)
Our IT and Cyber apprenticeships are taught from our state-of-the-art training centre known as ADA: The Advanced Digital Academy.
Located in the heart of Cheltenham's cyber community and bringing industry and education together, it's the hotspot for developing tech talent.
- Brand new £3m training facility
- Off-grid attack and defence room
- High-spec computers
- Agile work spaces